Gosh I can't believe I am writing this. and i can't believe it is beach I am replying to
there is a bus service from Bikaner House (Delhi), A/C every hour or so, non-A/C more frequent (at least half an hour)
the travel time is circa 4-5 hrs? there is a rest stop half-way

oh, yes, touts were pretty agressive, but not physically agressive if you see what i mean
you have to ignore them and not to take the first rickshaw that comes up and not tell the driver where you are going till you moved away from the bus stand and not accept the driver's "friend" in the vehicle

I heard that there are new Volvo buses for extra comfort. But personally, I prefer trains...Im not bus friendly for long distances though took one from Ajmer to Jaipur.

If I may add - I think Jaipur is the most 'hyped' places in Rajasthan. I liked Jaisalmer most and then Jodhpur. Jaipur is like 'must' see on eyerone who is visiting Rajasthan...its so pushy and touristy!

guess it depends how much time you have. i probably wouldn't stay longer than 3 days. a day for amber fort, one for city palace and the observatory, and one for shopping/wandering. you could probably squish it down to 2... but i prefer to take my time if possible.

i reckon jaipur is a seriously over hyped tourist trap though. i didn't like it

Originally Posted by Karma Queenguess it depends how much time you have. i probably wouldn't stay longer than 3 days. a day for amber fort, one for city palace and the observatory, and one for shopping/wandering. you could probably squish it down to 2... but i prefer to take my time if possible.

i reckon jaipur is a seriously over hyped tourist trap though. i didn't like it

OK. Thaks for that. What is the 'next best' or 'best' place in rajastan , I'm a bit keen forts, museums etc more than say people watching culture etc (because these sorts of things i'm more used to )

Any ideas are welcome. I've 2-3 days for rajastan, before I'm caught and put back in my cage

Try and go via Neemrana Fort. It is a great hotel 100km west of Delhi. I have just been there two days ago. I was frazzled after travelling down from Shimla. Greta place to relax. Its like the Alhambra in Granada.